Students must fulfill both the requirements for a major and University requirements to receive a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida. The student must:

• Fulfill the requirements for the chosen major;
• Earn a minimum of 120 unduplicated semester hours with at least a "C" average (2.0 GPA) for all UCF course work attempted. Some majors require more than 120 hours;
• Earn at least 48 of these 120 semester hours in 3000-level courses or above (upper-division);
• Earn a minimum of 30 of their last 36 hours in regular courses at UCF. Credit by examination may not be used to satisfy this requirement;
• Earn a minimum of 25% of the total hours required for the degree in residence at UCF. For programs that require the minimum of 120 total hours, residency will be 30 hours. For programs that exceed 120 hours, the specific residency requirement increases proportionally and is listed with the requirements for the specific degree program;
• Earn a minimum of 60 semester hours after CLEP credit has been awarded;
• Apply no more than 45 semester hours in any combination of extension, correspondence, CLEP, University Credit by Examination and Armed Forces credits toward an undergraduate degree;
• Fulfill the General Education Program requirements;
• Fulfill the Gordon Rule requirements;
• Fulfill the Foreign Language requirements as defined elsewhere in this section;
• Fulfill the CLAST requirement;
• Earn a minimum of nine semester hours during Summer terms, if applicable; and,
• Be registered at UCF during the semester of graduation.

Students will be considered for posthumous degrees by the Commencement and Convocations Committee if they are in good academic standing at the time of their death, have a 2.0 GPA or better, are within at least 15 semester hours of completion of all requirements or are in the final term of completion of all their requirements.

A student must graduate under the provisions of any UCF Undergraduate Catalog in effect since the student began continuous enrollment at UCF. New Catalog policies and requirements take effect with the Summer term. A student transferring from Florida public community colleges or state universities may use the UCF Undergraduate Catalog in effect at the time he or she began the most recent period of continuous enrollment in academic good standing at any of the Florida public institutions.

Continuous enrollment is defined as being enrolled in classes without a break of two or more consecutive regular semesters/terms (i.e., Fall and Spring, or Spring, Summer, and Fall). Continuous enrollment is automatically broken when a student moves from one transfer institution to another following academic disqualification or exclusion.

Students who change majors between different colleges (including the Rosen College of Hospitality Management) must adopt the most current catalog. Additional information is included in the program descriptions. Students pursuing a single degree (including double majors and/or minors) must use a single catalog and cannot use a combination of catalogs for graduation. In cases when required courses are no longer taught by the University, the appropriate department, college, or Academic Services (MH 210) may designate a reasonable substitute. If a student desires to change the catalog for graduation, the student should first discuss with the advisors how such a change would affect University, college, and major requirements. If a student decides to request a change, he or she must submit a "Catalog Year Change Request Form" to the Registrar's Office (MH 161). This form is available at the Registrar's Office or online at http://registrar.ucf.edu.

The purposes of the UCF General Education Program (GEP) are to introduce students to a broad range of human knowledge and intellectual pursuits, to equip them with the analytic and expressive skills required to engage in those pursuits, to develop their ability to think critically, and to prepare them for life-long learning. The GEP curriculum provides students with the intellectual, ethical, and aesthetic foundations necessary to make informed choices; to accept the responsibilities of working and living in a rapidly changing world; and to lead a productive and satisfying life.

Courses that fulfill the General Education Program requirements are specified, but in some cases an advanced course in the same discipline may be substituted for GEP requirements. These advanced courses, approved by the Faculty Senate Undergraduate Common Program Requirements Committee, are listed in the section identified as "Alternate Courses: General Education Program. Students should consult with an advisor before enrolling in an advanced course.Undergraduate students who have not completed requirements for the Associate of Arts degree and who desire to transfer to another Florida public university can have their transcripts indicate "General Education Requirements Met" upon written request, if they have completed UCF's GEP requirements with a GPA of 2.0 or better. UCF will accept a similar statement on transcripts received from Florida public community colleges and universities in lieu of completion of the University's General Education Program. Students enrolled in courses that use the "NC" grade must earn a grade of "C-" (1.75) or better.

• Demonstrate the ability to analyze the situational characteristics of a communication act: audience, purpose, and source/author.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand communication and speaking skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to write in a clear, logical and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to research academic topics and present the synthesis of that research 1) in speech with appropriate citations and 2) in texts with correct documentation.
• Demonstrate an awareness of diversity in American society.

• Be able to gather, synthesize, and analyze information from appropriate resources and be able to critically evaluate information and sources for accuracy and credibility.
• Identify and deepen appreciation of common human themes and the richness of diverse cultures.
• Be able to analyze and discuss meaning of an artwork, performance, or text in diverse aesthetic, historical and cultural contexts.
• Demonstrate knowledge and critical thinking of the concepts, styles, and aesthetic, theoretical, and critical principals in an art.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the chronology and significance of major events and movements in western civilization, U.S. history or world civilization.

• Demonstrate the skills needed to solve quantitative problems including choosing the proper technique and/or technology.
• Be able to solve real-world quantitative problems.
• Demonstrate qualitative understanding of mathematical, statistical, and computing concepts.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential computing concepts common to academic degrees and their related professions.
• Demonstrate essential computing skills common to academic degrees and their related professions. In particular, skills relating to professional use of computers and application software.

• Be able to gather and synthesize information from appropriate resources, and be able to evaluate information and sources for accuracy and credibility.
• Understand how an individual's place in the world is affected by social, economic, and political institutions.
• Gain a deeper appreciation of one's role and potential impact in social, economic, and political institutions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the interaction among social, economic, and political structures and functions.
• Understand how individuals behave and interact with other individuals in their psychological, political, economic and social environments.

• Demonstrate an understanding of science as an empirical attempt to acquire information about the real world, develop possible explanations of these phenomena, and test the explanations by predicting the outcome of future observations.
• Demonstrate an ability to assess the extent to which claims presented as "scientific" satisfy the empirical character of scientific explanations.
• Demonstrate understanding of scientific knowledge and problem solving in a physical or life science.

The Student Academic Support System (SASS) is coordinated by the Office of Academic Services for the evaluation of transfer courses for the University's General Education Program and Foreign Language Proficiency requirements. When the transfer course work is entered into the UCF computer system (usually during the first semester at UCF), course descriptions and other information to provide a sufficient basis for evaluation may be requested. Courses are evaluated on the basis of equivalency with the content of the courses required by the University. The evaluation conducted is entered into a computerized SASS Degree Audit system and then is available to the colleges and departments through the University's computer network and for the student online access through Polaris at https://my.ucf.edu. Appeals of transfer credit decisions should be directed to Academic Services (MH 210). Substitution requests for college or major requirements are processed within those administrative offices. Courses that may be taken in substitution for the stated GEP requirements are listed below: The University recognizes that communities are comprised of, and enriched by, people of diverse backgrounds. The study of diversity is encouraged to promote an understanding of the needs of individuals, the University, and society. Thus, all students completing their first bachelors degree from UCF must complete at least one course that explores the diverse backgrounds and characteristics found among humans, including: race/ethnicity, gender, social class/caste, religion, age, sexual orientation, and level of physical ability.

Students are exempt from this requirement if they have completed an Associate of Arts degree or the General Education Program at a Florida public state university or community college. Students who have previously completed a baccalaureate degree also are exempt.

The requirement is satisfied by the successful completion of a dive sity course selected from the following list. Additional courses may be approved subsequently by the General Education Oversight Committee, so students should consult their departmental advisor for the most current listing.

Transfer work from other colleges and universities is evaluated by the student's major department to determine if courses meet the diversity requirement. Satisfaction of this requirement remains in effect if the student changes majors.

In order to measure their effectiveness, some departments and colleges may require graduating students to participate in an exit exam designed to measure the students' understanding of the discipline.

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to one year of college instruction. This requirement may be met either by successful completion of the appropriate college-level course or by examination. Languages that may be used include those taught at UCF and any others for which the University can obtain standardized proficiency tests. Students who have previously received a baccalaureate degree are exempt from this requirement.

• Placement in foreign language courses is based on one year of high school language being equivalent to one semester of college work. For example, four years of one high school foreign language place the student in the first semester of the third year.
• Native speakers or students who have received advanced education abroad must substitute select classes.

Departments, colleges, and schools have additional requirements. See "Special College and/or Departmental Requirements" within each listing.

1. This requirement is for proficiency and not a requirement for a particular number of hours of course work. For example, successful completion of only SPN 1121 (Elementary Spanish Language and Civilization II) would satisfy the B.A. requirement. Appropriate scores on Advanced Placement and CLEP examinations will also satisfy the requirement.
2. This is a University-wide requirement for all B.A. majors.
3. The Testing Administrator of the University Testing Center will offer the Foreign Language Proficiency Examination periodically each semester. Students must register in advance with that office to take the examination (SRC 203).
4. The foreign language proficiency requirement does not apply to students seeking a second baccalaureate degree.
5. A student who is required and furnishes a passing TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score for admission to the University is considered to have satisfied the requirements.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree may substitute American Sign Language for the foreign language exit requirement, except where one or more foreign languages have been specified by a college, school, or program for a specific degree (see individual degree program listings for more information). Proficiency is met either by successful completion of SPA 4614C or an appropriate score on the ASL proficiency exam. Contact the Department of Communicative Disorders regarding the proficiency examination.

Students who have not satisfied the Foreign Language Admission Requirement (two units in the same language) at the time they are admitted to the University must satisfy this requirement prior to graduation. This requirement applies to all undergraduates and is separate from the UCF Foreign Language proficiency requirement.

The "Gordon Rule" (State Rule 6A-10.30) applies to students who first enrolled in any college or university after October 1982. The rule requires students to complete 24,000 words of composition in four courses (12 semester hours) and to complete two courses (six semester hours) of mathematics at the level of college algebra or higher. Each course must be completed with a minimum grade of "C-" (1.75).

UCF courses that are required by the General Education Program also may be used to satisfy the Gordon Rule. "Gordon Rule" requirements may be satisfied by the General Education Program as follows:

Specific upper level courses also may be used to meet the Gordon Rule composition requirement. Each of the courses listed below fulfill 6,000 words of the composition portion of the requirement.

The College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) is designed to ensure that students have achieved communication and computation skills commensurate with successful completion of the lower-division course work. All students seeking an Associate of Arts or baccalaureate degree from a State of Florida Institution are required by the State to satisfy the CLAST requirement. There are several methods by which students may meet this requirement, but applicants for teacher certification may only satisfy the CLAST by earning passing scores on each subtest. Students who have completed 18 or more semester hours are eligible to take CLAST.

Transfer students with more than 60 semester hours who have not taken the CLAST or who have not met the CLAST requirement may be admitted, but they must take the CLAST exam during their first term at UCF. If a student has not met the CLAST requirement by the completion of 36 upper division semester hours, enrollment in future terms at UCF will be restricted until the CLAST requirement has been satisfied.

Students with 60 or more hours of credit who have not taken the CLAST may be restricted from future registration. Students who have not passed all four subtests of CLAST may enroll in 36 semester hours of upper division credit. If the CLAST requirement has not been satisfied and the 36 hours of upper division credit have been earned, enrollment in future semesters/terms at UCF will be prohibited until the CLAST requirement has been met. An appeal to continue enrollment may be submitted to the CLAST Petition Committee (PH 107).

CLAST is offered statewide once per term. Students must register in advance at the Student Academic Resource Center (PH 115) or at the Registrar's Office (MH 161). Additionally, students may retake the English Language Skills, Reading, and/or Mathematics subtests on computer at the Counseling and Testing Center/Test Office, SRC 212. A fee will be charged for the computer-adapted CLAST. Information regarding preparation for the CLAST or Alternative criteria for meeting the CLAST requirement may be obtained from the Student Academic Resource Center (PH 115); 407-823-5130. Academic advising offices can answer questions students may have.

Students with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations while taking the CLAST. Those who are unable to pass a sub-test of the CLAST due to a disability may request that a sub-test of the CLAST be waived. The student must be registered with the Student Disability Services Office (SRC 132) and have on file documentation of his or her disability. Contact Academic Support and Advising Programs (PH 107) to complete a petition to waive a CLAST sub-test. The CLAST Waiver Committee reviews all requests for waivers on a case by case basis. For disability registration information, contact Student Disability Services at 407-823-2371. For CLAST waiver petition information and forms, visit http://fyt.sdes.ucf.edu.

A student entering the State University System with fewer than 60 semester hours of credit is required to enroll in a minimum of nine hours of credit in the summer at a State of Florida university. Courses taken at the University during the summer for which the student receives a "W" or "F" may be counted toward this requirement. Credit earned by acceleration mechanisms also applies toward satisfaction of the Summer Attendance Requirement. Petition forms for exemption are available from Academic Services (MH 210).

To be classified as an upper division student at the University of Central Florida, a student must complete the following:

1. A minimum of 60 semester hours of academic work;
2. The English and mathematics requirements of the Gordon Rule;
3. Passing scores on three of the four parts of the CLAST; and,
4. One year of college instruction in a single foreign language. (This requirement applies to those students admitted to the University without the required two units of foreign language in high school.)

Students planning to graduate in the next term must complete the "Intent to Graduate Form" in their college (see the "Academic Calendar" for specific dates). Students who have not applied for graduation by the last day of classes in the term preceding the graduation term may not be listed in the Commencement Program. Graduating students must be enrolled at UCF during the term of graduation. Graduates may contact the Registrar's Office for Commencement ceremony and guest ticket information or refer to http://registrar.ucf.edu/Comsked.html.

Successful completion of the degree requirements stated in the Undergraduate Catalog under which the student plans to graduate shall constitute a recommendation of the respective college faculty that the degree be awarded, assuming the student is in good standing at the University. A student must complete all requirements for a baccalaureate or graduate degree no later than the date of the Commencement. A student may not be enrolled as a transient student in another institution during the term in which the baccalaureate degree or the Associate of Arts degree is to be awarded.

First Year Advisor: Stephen O'Connell; PH 116; 407-823-3789;
E-mail: got@mail.ucf.edu;
http://gradontrack.sdes.ucf.edu

The Grad On Track (GOT) program assures a student's grauation in four years. GOT students agree to a pre-determined four-year program of study; in return, the University guarantees access to the classes needed to graduate in that program of study. The program is dersigned for students who will attend the University full-time for four years, and whose eligible major is determined from the point of admission to the program. For more information, visit the Grad On Trackwebsite at http://gradontrack.sdes.ucf.edu.

The University of Florida's Division of Continuing Education, Department of Independent Study by Correspondence administers all correspondence instruction for the State University System of Florida (SUS). College credit, high school credit, and continuing professional education courses are available through regular mail and Fax (several by e-mail). Independent Study offers more than 150 courses to students who would like a flexible schedule or an opportunity to take extra classes. It is possible to enroll any time during the year.

In 1996, the State revised the General Provisions Rule 64-4.002, at the Bureau of Teacher Certification for the State of Florida. Any teacher in the state now can use credit correspondence courses, as appropriate, to apply toward the recertification of the teaching license. Moreover, there is no limit to the number of courses that may fulfill the requirements.

The current catalog details enrollment procedures, fees, and course information. A copy may be obtained at no cost by calling or writing to: University of Florida, Independent Study, Suite D, 2209 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32609; 352-392-1711, Ext 200; e-mail: learn@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu. Website: http//www.doce.ufl.edu.

Students working toward a single bachelor's degree (B.A. or a B.S. degree) may concurrently satisfy the requirements for two majors under the same catalog year and will be awarded one diploma with both majors indicated on the transcript. Since the requirements for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees are different, a student completing a major with a B.A. and a major with a B.S. must satisfy the requirements for both the B.A. and the B.S. degrees and must use the same catalog year for both majors. Students may not pursue a BA/BS double major in the same major. Although both majors will be indicated on the transcript, only one diploma (B.A. or a B.S., at the student's option) will be awarded. A double major does not require a minimum number of hours beyond those necessary for completing degree requirements (120 or more hours), while a second baccalaureate degree has specific minimum requirements.

Any UCF student desiring to obtain two or more baccalaureate degrees must meet the requirements for each degree and earn a minimum of 150 semester hours. A separate diploma will be awarded for each degree.

Transfer graduates from regionally accredited four-year U.S. institutions who apply for admission to work toward a second baccalaureate degree at UCF must meet the regular admission requirements of the major department and the UCF residency requirement for that degree. Students holding the baccalaureate degree from regionally accredited U.S. institutions are considered to have completed CLAST, Gordon Rule, foreign languages, and General Education Program Requirements. Students who hold degrees from non-regionally accredited U.S. institutions and foreign institutions may be required by the Office of Academic Services (MH 210) to fulfill all or part of the UCF General Education Program requirements.

The University requirements specified in the preceding paragraphs are minimum requirements. Departments and colleges may require more than 150 semester hours for a second degree or more than 30 semester hours to be taken in residence at UCF. Students should confirm department, school, and college requirements with their academic advisors.

Students earning two degrees may use different catalog years for each degree. Students earning a double major must use the same catalog year for both majors.

Courses used to meet the requirements of an undergraduate degree typically cannot also be used to meet the requirements of a graduate program. At the discretion of the program and college, graduate programs are permitted to accept up to nine hours of graduate course work taken at UCF while an undergraduate student as part of an undergraduate program of study. Departments can provide information regarding the 3+2 degree programs and the Senior Scholars program. See the Graduate Catalog for further information.